Find out how popular the last name Guinto is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Guinto.

Guinto, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Guinto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guinto in America

Guinto is the 21251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guinto surname appeared 1,234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Guinto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guinto to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Guinto

The surname Guinto is believed to originate from the Philippines, with records indicating its presence as early as the 16th century. It is derived from the Tagalog word "guinto," which means gold, suggesting a possible connection to the gold mining industry or a location rich in gold reserves.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, surnames were introduced and adopted by many Filipinos. The Guinto surname may have been attributed to individuals involved in the gold trade, mining, or related occupations. Alternatively, it could have been a name given to families residing in areas known for gold deposits or near mining sites.

Early records of the Guinto surname can be found in church archives and historical documents from various regions of the Philippines, particularly in the central and southern parts of the archipelago. Some of the earliest known bearers of this surname include Juan Guinto, a miner from the province of Camarines Sur, born in 1642, and Maria Guinto, a goldsmith from Cebu, born in 1684.

In the 18th century, the Guinto surname gained prominence through the figure of Pedro Guinto, a renowned educator and scholar who established one of the first schools in the Philippines. Born in 1712 in Manila, Pedro Guinto dedicated his life to the education of Filipino youth and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Tagalog language and culture.

Another notable bearer of the Guinto surname was Jose Guinto, a military leader who fought against Spanish colonial rule during the Philippine Revolution in the late 19th century. Born in 1856 in Bulacan, Jose Guinto joined the revolutionary forces and became a respected commander, contributing to the struggle for Philippine independence.

In the 20th century, the Guinto surname continued to be associated with various fields, including arts and literature. One prominent figure was the poet and writer Amado V. Guinto, born in 1910 in Bulacan. His works, which explored themes of nationalism and social commentary, became influential in the development of modern Philippine literature.

While the Guinto surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and global diaspora communities. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, carrying with them the rich cultural heritage and history associated with their name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guinto

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Guinto.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Guinto was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Guinto has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Guinto was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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